St Barbara’s Square for the Children

With the designing of St Barbara’s Square, a space in the centre of the city was renovated and revived. A new urban oasis has been set up with a bookcase, primarily containing picture books and children’s books. Through the selection of children’s literature, efforts were made to promote Croatian writers, especially writers and illustrators from

With the designing of St Barbara’s Square, a space in the centre of the city was renovated and revived. A new urban oasis has been set up with a bookcase, primarily containing picture books and children’s books. Through the selection of children’s literature, efforts were made to promote Croatian writers, especially writers and illustrators from Rijeka. The urban intervention in the space has brought with it a new moment of the development of the city centre, and the placement of benches custom-made for children has enabled the unimpeded leafing through and reading of picture books. An integral part is the greenery that has been planted in large vases. The intention was to make St Barbara’s Square a cosy place, a gathering spot for all generations, especially families with children, and a place where various workshops with children, as well as book and picture book presentations, can be held outdoors.